Ronald Davis Hampton

On Thursday, March 6, 2025, Ronald Davis Hampton reunited with his recently departed wife, Maxine, as he peacefully passed from this mortal world to the next. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on June 16, 1934, to Fanny Jane Merrill and Loring Bennett Hampton. He is the third oldest of four children (Brothers Loring and James, and his sister, Shirley, who has already passed). While Ronald reunites with other loved ones who have preceded him in death, including his grandson, David, he leaves behind many family members, including his four children: Douglas (Des), Debbie (Patrick), Stephen (Cyndi), and Ronald Jr (Kristiann); and his 15 grandchildren (and spouses) and 19 great grandchildren. Throughout his life, Ronald served his family, his community, his Church, and his country.

Ronald was devoted to his wife, whom he dearly loved and to whom he was sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. He was also devoted to his faith in Jesus Christ. As a lifetime member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ronald humbly served in many capacities and callings. He served a two-year proselyting mission to the Western States Mission when he was 20 years old, and he served with his wife as a full-time missionary in the Florida, Jacksonville mission. He also served as an ordinance worker in the Ogden Utah Temple. He enjoyed traveling with his wife in later years, which included adventures to Alaska, China, and South America.

Ronald loved his family and would often serve and support his children and grandchildren in their happy times and in their times of need. He also loved providing times when his family could gather together to share moments of fun and recreation, whether those gathering places were at local mountain resorts or beach houses on the coastline. He loved being a dad and a grandpa.

Ronald spent his life serving others. His choice of profession did not lead him to financial riches, but it did lead him to rich memories of people he helped. Ronald was a retired Colonel in the Army Reserves, where he served early on as an Infantry Unit Commander and later as an officer in the Medical Service Corps. He also had a long career in the social services industry where he worked for state agencies, as well as for his Church’s family services division. While in these military and work assignments, he found joy in helping hundreds of individuals work through family challenges, in providing educational enrichment opportunities for youth, and in helping childless couples grow their families through adoption. He served both his country and his community with distinction, dignity, and with humility.

Ronald lived a full and active mortal life and will be greatly missed. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 15th, at Larkin Mortuary Riverton located at 3688 West 12600 South, Riverton, Utah. There will be a viewing from 10:00 am to 10:45 am, prior to the services at the mortuary. Interment will be at the Larkin, Sunset Gardens cemetery in Sandy, Utah.